Zaroslyak baseloop, via Mount Hoverla, Lake Nesamovyte, Mount Shpytsi
Unmarked trailmore
It may be partly marked. Unmarked trails have no information boards, signposts or auxiliary signs (water, campsite, etc.). The decision to walk the trail is entirely your own responsibility.
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About the trail
Route Zaroslyak base, via Mount Hoverla, Lake Nesamovyte and Mount Shpytsi to Zaroslyak base. Along the route you will see: Mount Hoverla, Mount Breskul, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Turkul, High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge) and 4 more.
At a glance
A one-day loop route of 17.6 km with 1,382 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Zaroslyak base. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 750 m to Mount Hoverla (2,061 m)
- 3–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,710–2,020 m, past Mount Breskul, Mount Pozhyzhevska, Mount Dantsizh, Mount Turkul
- 11–14 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 1,431 m)
- 14–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,370–1,440 m
- 16–18 kmDescent of 220 m to Prut
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 390 m (≈39%), near Mount Hoverla.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 12 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Zaroslyak base. Most places to stay near the start are in Vorokhta. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Places to stay near the start and finish: Vorokhta.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (10)km 0 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 272 m
- Drinking water below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (2)km 0.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 348 m
- Spring below Mount Velyka Kozmeska (4)km 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 503 m
- Spring below Mount Breskul (4)km 3.9 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 778 m
- Spring below Mount Pozhyzhevskakm 5.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 708 m
- Spring below Mount Turkul (4)km 8.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 739 m
- Spring below Mount Homul (2)km 14.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 387 m
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What to see on the trail
Mount Hoverlaaltitude 2 061 mMount Hoverla has a difficult route and you need to prepare for the climb in advance. You need an experienced friend, company, or guide to go...
Mount Breskulaltitude 1 911 mBreskul (another name for the mountain is Bretskul), 1911 meters high, is a famous mountain peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the...
Mount Pozhyzhevskaaltitude 1 822 mMount Pozhyzhevska (or Pozhezhevska) is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is located in the northwestern part of the Chornohora...
Mount Dantsizhaltitude 1 850 mDantsizh (also known as Danzer) is a peak of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1850 meters high. The mountain is located on the Chornohora mountain range ...
Mount Turkulaltitude 1 933 mTurkul, 1933 meters high, is one of the peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, located in the Chornohora mountain range.
High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite (1750 m.a.s.l., Chornohora ridge)altitude 1 750 mNesamovyte is one of the highest lakes in the Ukrainian Carpathians (1750 m above sea level).
Mount Rebraaltitude 2 001 mMount Rebra, with a height of 2001 meters, is located in the central part of the Chornohora ridge.
Polonyna Gadzhinaaltitude 771 mIt seemed that the Chornohora massif was literally crowded with people, but sometimes you can come across places that either locals or tourists who...
Mount Shpytsialtitude 1 863 mShpytsi is a mountain of the Ukrainian Carpathians, 1863 m high, which lies on the territory of Verkhovyna district of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Mount Gomulaltitude 1 788 mGomul (also known by another name - Khomul) is a 1788-meter peak in the Ukrainian Carpathians, which is located in the Carpathian National Nature...Trails nearby
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